Firmly Implementing the "Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels" Strategy; Super BOOM Capsule Technology Achieves Full Commercialization; Deepens Global Professional Sports Resources Together with Curry
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS- In the first half of the year, the Group recorded the following operating results:
- Revenue rose by 2.8% to RMB15,235 million; gross profit margin increased by 0.9 percentage points to 50.9%
- Net operating cash inflow was RMB954 million
- Net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB1,816 million with net profit margin of 11.9%, and EBITDA margin was 22.1%
- Working capital remained at a healthy level:
- The percentage of gross average working capital to revenue was 7.8%
- The cash conversion cycle was 35 days, an increase of 4 days compared with the same period last year
- The Board resolved to declare an interim dividend of RMB35.12 cents per ordinary share of the Company issued or to be issued upon conversion of convertible securities for the six months ended 30 June 2026.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS- The retail sell-through for the overall platform increased by low-single-digit from last year, including online and offline channels.
- Offline channel new products sell-through accounted for 83% of overall offline channel sell-through, maintaining a healthy and reasonable level.
- Channel inventory-to-sales ratio of 4 months; and inventory level and ageing structure remained at a healthy level.
HONG KONG SAR –
Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2026 – Li Ning Company Limited ("Li Ning" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group"; Hong Kong Stock Exchange stock codes: 2331 (HKD counter) and 82331 (RMB counter)) today announced the unaudited interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the "Reporting Period").
FINANCIAL RESULTS In the first half of 2026, the Group continued to enhance product technology performance, optimise channel efficiency and deepen its professional brand mindset, maintaining steady operations. During the period, the Group's revenue reached RMB15,235 million, up 2.8% year-on-year (2025: RMB14,817 million). Gross profit was RMB7,751 million, up 4.5% year-on-year (2025: RMB7,415 million), and the Group's overall gross profit margin was 50.9%, up 0.9 percentage points year-on-year (2025: 50.0%). During the period, profit attributable to equity holders of the Group was RMB1,816 million (2025: RMB1,737 million); the margin of profit attributable to equity holders was 11.9% (2025: 11.7%); and return on equity attributable to equity holders was 6.5% (2025: 6.5%). Basic earnings per share were RMB70.40 cents (2025: RMB67.43 cents). The Board resolved to declare an interim dividend of RMB35.12 cents per ordinary share of the Company issued or to be issued upon conversion of convertible securities for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (2025: RMB33.59 cents). In terms of cash flow management, net cash generated from operating activities during the period amounted to RMB954 million (2025: RMB2,411 million). As at 30 June 2026, cash and cash equivalents (including cash at banks and in hand, and fixed term deposits with original maturity of not more than three months) amounted to RMB13,003 million, a decrease of RMB3,713 million compared with 31 December 2025. Adding back amounts recorded in bank time deposits, the cash balance was RMB19,389 million, a net decrease of RMB585 million compared with 31 December 2025. During the period, revenue increased year-on-year while cash expenses such as marketing expenses and taxes increased, resulting in a year-on-year decrease in net cash generated from operating activities; an increase in time deposits led to a significant increase in net cash used in investing activities. The Group will continue to prioritise cash flow management to ensure the stable development of the Company in the long term.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW In the first half of 2026, the Group firmly implemented its core development strategy of "Single Brand, Multi-categories, Diversified Channels". On one hand, it continuously strengthened the core of professional sports technology and product performance, consolidating the brand's professional mindset in niche segments; on the other hand, it continuously deepened its highly efficient operating model, maintaining solid operating fundamentals and a healthy inventory level. In terms of product upgrades, the Group drove iterative upgrades in the performance of its core category products through technological innovation, and coordinated the synergistic development of the core categories of running, basketball, training, badminton, table tennis and sports casual. The Group launched its "Super BOOM Capsule" technology, applied to racing running shoe series such as Feidian and Red Hare, covering the full-scenario needs of competitive training,...